Osteria dell'Orologio

Nestling in the fashionable Marylebone area in the West End of London is the Dorset Square Hotel, a haven of timeless elegance and luxury. With easy access to galleries, museums and prime shopping destinations, this 4 star regency house is definitely worth checking out, or perhaps checking in. In stark contrast to the sense of Englishness and sophistication that abound, is the in-house rustic Italian restaurant Osteria dell'Orologio, lending an intriguing sense of nostalgia with sepia toned pictures on the walls.

The cooking also follows the classic route embracing simple techniques and carefully combining flavours in the best possible way, and the result arrives in the form of well-presented plates of swordfish carpaccio with citrus fruit for starters. Then a pear and Proscecco adami risotto, and pan-fried guinea fowl breast with wild mushroom crust and baby vegetables could follow.

If you'd like to kick start your day the Italian way then choose 'breakfast with a twist' comprising of two eggs, Italian sausages, char-grilled pancetta, pan-fried wild mushrooms, cannelloni beans and roasted vine tomato.